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Glossary308-nm excimer laser

medical device emitting 308-nm UV light for skin treatments

A 308-nm excimer laser is a medical device that emits ultraviolet light at a wavelength of 308 nanometers. It is commonly used in dermatology to treat various skin conditions, including psoriasis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata, by targeting specific areas of the skin to reduce inflammation and stimulate pigment production. This precise wavelength allows for targeted treatment with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

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research 308-nm Excimer Lamp vs. Combination of 308-nm Excimer Lamp and 10% Liquor Carbonis Detergens in Patients With Scalp Psoriasis: A Randomized, Single-Blinded, Controlled Trial

8 citations , June 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine”

The combination of the excimer lamp and liquor carbonis detergens is more effective for scalp psoriasis than the lamp alone.

research Efficacy and Influence Factors of 308‐nm Excimer Lamp with Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

4 citations , January 2020 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine”

Using a 308-nm excimer lamp with minoxidil promotes hair growth in Alopecia Areata patients, especially younger ones or those with smaller bald spots.

research Assessing the Efficacy of Monthly 308 nm Excimer Lamp Double-Stacked Pulse Adjusted Therapy for Alopecia Areata

1 citations , November 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders”

308 nm excimer lamp therapy is effective for alopecia areata but less so for severe cases.

research Use of Excimer Lamp and Topical Tofacitinib 2% Gel in the Treatment of Pediatric Alopecia Areata: A Case Report

May 2025 in “Cureus”

Combining excimer lamp and tofacitinib gel may help treat hair loss in children.

research Editor's Picks February 2021

February 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Alopecia areata is linked to more chronic illnesses, a specific lamp helps with notalgia paresthetica itch, pycnogenol aids melasma treatment, and dupilumab improves severe atopic dermatitis in children.

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